Agricultural Equipment Mechanic

Seneca Foods Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Janesville, WI is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Mechanic to join our team. You will operate, maintain, and repair a variety of agricultural equipment, and supervise seasonal workers during harvest.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting breakdowns, performing repairs and upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and overhauling equipment during the off-season. Strong safety and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Basic use of hand and power tools required; own tools preferred.
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some post-high school training beneficial.
• Good written and oral communication; read/write English; reliable and dependable.
• Able to work extended shifts and long harvest weeks.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of agricultural equipment.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns to determine causes of operating problems.
• Perform repairs, modifications, and upgrades to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Supervise assigned seasonal employees during harvest operations.
• Overhaul and rebuild equipment during the non-processing season.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL beneficial

Hand tools

Welding and fabrication

Communication skills

Reading and writing English

Reliability

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

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Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods in Janesville, WI, is currently seeking an Agricultural Equipment Mechanic to join our team.

Ability to operate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair a variety of Agriculture equipment. Supervise assigned Seasonal employees during seasonal harvest operations. Overhaul and rebuild equipment during the non-processing season.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of Agricultural equipment.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns to determine the cause of the operating problems.
• Make necessary repairs, modifications, and upgrades to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems for diesel fueled equipment.
• Supervise assigned seasonal employees during seasonal harvest operations.
• Overhaul and rebuild equipment during the non-processing season.

Qualifications:

• Must have valid driver’s license. A CDL would be beneficial.
• Basic use of hand and power tools is required. Must have own hand tools.
• Welding and fabrication skills would be a plus.
• High School education or equivalent. Some post-high school education or training would be beneficial.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Reliability and dependability are a must.
• Can work extended shifts and work weeks during the harvest season.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.